Women and Work
The workplace can feel very different for women than for men. Women often feel they have to prove themselves, that they’re evaluated by how they look, or that their opinions are not respected. They feel Mom Guilt for leaving their kids while they pursue a career and worry about taking a job that fuels their passion instead of their pocketbook. We examine these real life challenges of women who are climbing the corporate ladder, growing their own business, and navigating the complex juggle of work and family. We explore how women like you can make work fit your life, not the other way around.
Women and Work
Women and Work: Holly O'Donnell
In this episode, we talk with Holly O’Donnell, a leadership consultant and mom of one, about walking away from corporate America after becoming a parent—and accidentally launching a business that took off faster than she imagined. From a demanding three-hour commute to missing her daughter’s first steps, Holly shares the raw turning points that pushed her to redefine success on her own terms.
She opens up about the unexpected challenges of entrepreneurship, including juggling travel with motherhood and overcoming the guilt that comes with both. Holly also shares how she built a new career from her passion for leadership development, the power of community, and why telling people your dream is the first step to making it real.
From quiet beginnings to leading national workshops and writing a book, Holly offers an honest look at what it takes to start over, keep learning, and build a life that actually fits.
What would you change if your work no longer fit your life?
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